Fla. Sens. Float Records Exemption For Judicial Investigation

Law360, Miami (March 10, 2014, 6:41 PM EDT) -- A Florida Senate committee on Monday recommended a bill that would create a temporary public records exemption during an investigation by the Florida Elections Commission into potential violations of limitations on political activity by candidates for judicial office.

The Senate's Committee on Ethics and Elections officially introduced proposed committee bill S.P.B. 7070, which prevents the public's access to documents and meetings during an investigation into a judicial candidate's political activities. Once the FEC has determined whether or not there is probable cause to charge the candidate...